The 27-year-old Powe, who had been playing on the Wild’s fourth line, gives the Rangers a penalty-killing forward, something that the team lacks, NHL.com reported. Both Powe and Rupp had failed to score a point for their respective clubs, so we’ll see if the change in scenery works for the best for both.

Palmieri has 10 goals and 11 assists in 40 games for the AHL’s Houston Aeros and is expected to be assigned to the the Connnecticut Whale, the Rangers’ AHL affiliate.

The Rangers also called up J.T. Miller, the team's first-round pick in 2011. Miller, 19, was an alternate captain for the U.S. team for this year's World Junior Championships. The U.S. won the gold medal in the tournament.

The team also announced that forward Brandon Mashinter was recalled from Connecticut, and forward Benn Ferriero was assigned to the AHL club.

The 19-year-old Miller has a goal and two assists in his last two games with Connecticut. Overall, he has eight goals and 12 assists in 37 games this season.

The AHL All-Star made his pro debut on April 21, 2012, in Game 2 of Connecticut's Eastern Conference playoff series against Bridgeport.